Learn how to make a professional Roman blind.  You will make a fully lined sample roman blind mounted onto a corded wooden baton.  Please bring along a piece of fabric (minimum 60 cm wide by 75cm drop) or you are welcome to purchase the fabric from us on the day. Everything else is provided.  You must be able to use a sewing machine and sew straight or have attended  one of our Learn to sew workshops.  Refreshments are provided by us but you may want to bring along a sandwich.

Make a professional piped cushion.  You will learn how to cut fabric on the bias and join together to cover your piping. You will also learn how to insert a zip.  Some previous sewing experience is essential for this workshop.  Requirements:  Half a metre of your chosen fabric.  If you would like contrast piping then you will need at least  a quarter of a metre or a fat quarter of fabric.  Everything else, including the cushion pad is provided for this workshop.  We have fabric for you to purchase at the shop should you prefer, please let us know when booking.

Learn to sew whilst making one of these gorgeous doorstops.  This is one of our most popular workshops.  You will learn how to sew straight,  applique and embellish your doorstop and learn how to sew a boxed bottom!  All materials are included in this workshop.

Have you got a new sewing machine or maybe you’ve had one for ages but are too scared to use it? Or are you thinking of buying a new machine but would like to try one of ours first?  This is the workshop for you!  You will learn how to thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, how to sew straight  using a seam allowance, plus sew a button hole and use a zipper foot.   We will take you through various stitches, dials and different sewing feet.  If bringing your own machine please make sure it is in full working order and don’t forget to bring along your  power lead, foot peddle and instruction booklet  if you have one.

Make one of these really useful Patchwork scrap buckets.  Great for organising all those loose scraps of fabric or storing pretty much anything – plus they look fab too! Bring along your favourite scrap fabrics (or  have a rummage through ours).  You will also need to purchase 1/2 metre of lining fabric (or you can chose & purchase from the shop on the day). All other  materials are  included in the price of this workshop. The approximate size of this bag is 10″ square x 9″ high.  Please bring along a packed lunch. Refreshments provided by us.

This workshop is now full.

This workshop is now full.  We have added another date:  Thursday 29th November.

Spend the day at Annies Attic making one of these delightful Tilda Angels in time for Christmas.   Your fabric fairy will be machine sewn then stuffed.  We will  then go on to sew the clothing and decorative details along with needlfelting her hair into a hairstyle of your chosing.  Lots of different techniques are used in this workshop and it is packed full of invaluable tips to make it easy for you to go on and make more of these gorgeous Tilda dolls.  This is an intermediate workshop – you must have some machine and hand sewing experience to be able to attend.  This would make a fabulous Christmas addition to your Christmas decorations or a lovely  gift for someone special.  All materials are included in this workshop.  Please bring along a packed lunch.

Fabulous workshop where you will chose from a selection of Mini Makes which will make lovely gifts for family or friends in time for Christmas.  You will create at least  four or five makes  during the course of the workshop.   You can chose from a varied selection of makes which include a Lavender heart,  Pin cushion,  Needle case, Tissue holder,  fabric Tray tidy, Phone or glasses case or a pyramid coin purse.  You will learn lots of different techniques that are all fun and quick to make. Requirements:  You will need to bring  3 or 4 Fat quarters in various contrasting colours.  We have fabric at the shop should you wish to purchase from us.  Please bring along a packed lunch.

Spend the day at Annies Attic making one of these delightful Tilda Angels in time for Christmas.   Your fabric fairy will be machine sewn then stuffed.  We will  then go on to sew the clothing and decorative details along with needlfelting her hair into a hairstyle of your chosing.  Lots of different techniques are used in this workshop and it is packed full of invaluable tips to make it easy for you to go on and make more of these gorgeous Tilda dolls.  This is an intermediate workshop – you must have some machine and hand sewing experience to be able to attend.  This would make a fabulous Christmas addition to your Christmas decorations or a lovely  gift for someone special.  All materials are included in this workshop.  Please bring along a packed lunch.

Make this patchwork table runner in time for Christmas – although it can be used all year round!.   This workshop is a great introduction to Patchwork & Quilting.  You will use a rotary cutter & cutting mat.  Learn all about  machine piecing, quilting and binding – in fact all you need to go on to larger patchwork and quilting projects! Batting (wadding) is provided by us along with light refreshments.  Please bring along a packed lunch.

Requirements:  For a simple two coloured checker effect you will need:
1/2 metre of light fabric (110cm X 50cm) or 2 light coloured FQ’s
1/2 metre of dark fabric (110cm X 50cm) or 2 dark coloured FQ’s
1 metre for your  backing fabric and binding.
The finished size of your table runner will be approximately 120cm X 35cm.